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Research Scientist in Machine Learning and AI

BasisNew York Office
On-site Full-time

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Qualifications

Candidates should possess technical excellence and a keen interest in exploring foundational concepts in intelligence. A successful candidate will demonstrate a commitment to high-quality scientific research while being open to experimentation and innovation.

About the job

About Basis

Basis is a pioneering nonprofit organization dedicated to applied AI research. Our mission is twofold: to deepen our understanding of intelligence and to empower society in solving complex, challenging problems.

Our first objective is to comprehend and construct intelligence. This involves establishing foundational mathematical principles for reasoning, learning, decision-making, comprehension, and explanation, while also developing software that embodies these principles.

Secondly, we aim to enhance society’s capability to tackle intractable issues. This includes broadening the scope and complexity of problems we can address today and accelerating our future problem-solving abilities.

To accomplish these objectives, we are creating a technological infrastructure inspired by human reasoning and fostering a collaborative organization that prioritizes human values.

About the Role

As a Research Scientist, you will spearhead Basis’ initiatives to unravel the conceptual, mathematical, and computational foundations of intelligence. We seek individuals with exceptional technical skills who are eager to explore foundational concepts. Our research scientists and engineers are committed to conducting rigorous, high-quality scientific investigations, while also embracing the opportunity to experiment, learn from errors, and explore innovative ideas.

Collaboration is integral to our work, both internally and with external partners. We are searching for individuals who thrive in team settings, tackling challenges that transcend individual capabilities.

Key Expectations:

  • Proven ability to conduct high-quality scientific research, demonstrated through publications, technical reports, or software projects.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • PhD or equivalent experience in relevant fields such as statistics, programming languages, machine learning, computational neuroscience, cognitive science, physics, or mathematics.

  • Enthusiasm for addressing real-world challenges and contributing to positive societal change.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and investigate computational theories of intelligence, encompassing reasoning, learning, and decision-making.

  • Collaborate closely with domain experts, both within Basis and externally, to contribute to solving scientific problems.

About Basis

Basis is a nonprofit organization at the forefront of applied AI research, seeking to understand intelligence and address society's most challenging problems through innovative technological advancements and collaborative efforts.

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